Aleya Harris

Toxic corporate cultures poison profitability.  Even the best leaders and organizations grapple with trying to manage a P&L amidst communication breakdowns, resistance to change, generational misunderstandings, and decreased employee engagement. Unfortunately, many waste their time putting out the fires these problems cause with “come to Jesus” one-on-ones and lackluster all-hands sessions because they don’t have the tools to help individuals and teams heal, transform, and transcend to get back on track.

In this interactive session, Aleya Harris will guide you to discover how the art of radically authentic storytelling can be a catalyst to create a flourishing culture that incorporates inclusivity, innovation, and purpose.

Through real-world examples, engaging anecdotes, and actionable insights, Aleya will give you tangible tools to understand the profound impact of storytelling and how to use it in your personal life and organization to shape a brighter future for your workplace community and your bottom line.

Key Takeaways:

• The Art of Culture Crafting: Learn proven cultural story crafting frameworks you can implement immediately to heal rifts, increase collaboration, and foster innovation.  Understand the critical role of storytelling in driving change, fostering inclusivity, and transforming corporate culture.
• Radical Authenticity in Action: Explore the concept of radical authenticity and discover how it can revolutionize your approach to leadership, communication, and cultural transformation. Participate in hands-on exercises that cultivate the psychological safety needed to excavate and share stories with your team vulnerably.  Take these exercises back to your daily role to begin to transform your team dynamics.
• Culture as a Revenue Catalyst:  Delve into success stories of organizations that have harnessed the power of radically authentic storytelling to create inclusive, purpose-driven cultures. Gain practical strategies for employing storytelling as a strategic tool for cultural change.

As you look across the industry landscape, all you see is how the once extraordinary has become trite. Here's the worst part: try as you might, all your innovative ideas have also been assimilated into the common lexicon, and you find yourself languishing in a sea of sameness.  All you want is to stand out, but the more you try, the more you get frustrated because your brilliant efforts are short-lived. It has become exhausting to stay ahead of the pack with game-changing creativity only to watch the masses steal it.  

There is a better way to transform from a leader and claim your rightful spot as a legend.

In this interactive session, Aleya will teach you how to use storytelling elements to stand out by standing in the power of your unique journey.  She'll leverage her expert knowledge of the StoryBrand SB7 Framework, the hero's journey, and energy-recalibration techniques to help you develop a theft-proof narrative that will articulate your uniqueness, connect with your ideal client, and leave an enduring legacy.

Key Takeaways:

• How to tell a captivating story that differentiates you from the competition and takes your business to the next level
• How to combine your story with that of your ideal client to create the magic "Meeting the Mentor" moment that catalyzes connection, transformation, and abundance
• Tangible storytelling, introspection, and copywriting techniques to craft your narrative and immediately improve your marketing messages

As an entrepreneur or executive, you are the hero in your business’ narrative, even though it may not always feel like it. When your energy is low and you’re approaching burnout, it’s hard to feel like the triumphant CEO that has it all together. But, here’s a secret: Even the greatest heroes of all time need help! In this session, Aleya steps into the role of your guide to walk through the stages of the hero’s journey and the common pitfalls that present at each stage. She’ll reveal her tried-and-true strategies for overcoming the “villains” in one’s journey and keep positive energy flowing, so that you can rise out of burnout and discover freedom and abundance.

Key Takeaways:

• The three stages of the hero’s journey and how they apply to business principles
• Key techniques for getting unstuck in your business
• How to map out a successful hero’s journey for your business and personal life

In a world where corporate cultures often prioritize productivity over connectivity, "Building Bridges, Not Barriers" offers a refreshing and impactful approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through strategic storytelling. Aleya Harris, an expert in transforming organizations with radically authentic storytelling, brings to light how intentionally inclusive narratives can forge innovative, productive, and profitable cultures.

This session is not just about storytelling; it's about excavating and sharing stories of challenges, triumphs, fears, dreams, and pains in a way that is free of judgment and full of empathy. Aleya will outline tangible ways to weave these individual narratives into a cohesive cultural tapestry that respects each person's authentic contribution. It is more than an exploration of DEI through storytelling; it is a blueprint for building a thriving, inclusive culture where every story matters and contributes to the collective success. Join her in this transformative experience and redefine the narrative of your organization.

Key Takeaways:

• Excavate and Clarify Individual Stories: Discover techniques to help team members unearth their personal stories, focusing on vulnerability and authenticity. This process is the cornerstone of building a culture that values every individual's journey and perspective.
• Structure for Sharing and Connecting Stories: Learn how to create opportunities within your organization for individuals to share their stories in smaller teams. This approach fosters deeper understanding and identifies common threads, forming the basis for a collective cultural narrative.
• Link Storytelling to Operational Excellence: Understand how to leverage the power of storytelling to enhance collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Aleya will guide you in integrating storytelling into the fabric of your organization's operations, showing how relational connectivity is essential for true operational excellence.